Tag: shotgun

On-camera mics comparison

Posted on January 18, 2021 by David Johns

This is an entirely unscientific comparison of tiny micro shotgun microphones for camcorders and the like. Featuring the Rode VideoMicro, the Joby Wavo Mobile, the Deity D4 Duo and the MCOPlus VM-D02.

Rode NTG5 microphone being used to record sound on a beach

New short shotgun from Rode

Posted on October 23, 2019September 26, 2022 by David Johns

Rode Microphones are not ones to rest on their extensive laurels and have just announced another addition to their range

Video Review: Aputure Deity shotgun microphone

Posted on January 8, 2017August 31, 2017 by David Johns

We review Aputure’s Deity microphone, a $369 USD shotgun they’re pitching in the same league as Sennheiser’s MKH-60 and 416,

Aputure unleash Chinese Deity on the world

Posted on January 1, 2017May 25, 2018 by David Johns

Aputure, a Chinese firm that makes (mainly lighting-oriented) video and photography accessories has stepped up its ambitions with the launch of a

Video Review: Rode NTG4+ shotgun mic

Posted on April 1, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

The NTG4+ shotgun microphone is new from Rode. The “plus” means it has a rechargeable lithium battery inside the barrel

Unbox & Test: Rode NTG4 / NTG4+ shotgun mic

Posted on March 22, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

Rode have released two new shotgun microphones, updating their long-standing NTG1 and NTG2; the new ones are badged NTG4 and

Rycote InVision Softie Lyre Mount with pistol grip

Video Review: Rycote Shotgun mic Lyre suspension

Posted on June 30, 2014June 20, 2015 by David Johns

Rycote’s Lyre technology for suspending a microphone so as to minimise handling noise has been applied across a variety of

Rotolight launch DSLR microphone

Posted on December 2, 2013August 18, 2014 by David Johns

Rotolight, manufacturers of circular LED lighting products, has decided to enter the camera-top shotgun microphone fray, taking on the likes